East Java

Did You Know? Most of the river in East Java generally can not be navigated by boat.

Data and Statistics


Reog Ponorogo. Photo: jakartafotoclub.com

East Java provincial capital Surabaya is bordered by Java Sea to the north, the Strait of Bali in the east, south Indian Ocean, and Central Java Province in the west.

In the past, East Java became the center of power three major kingdoms: the kingdom of Kediri and Majapahit Singasari. At the time of Majapahit, which is the province's territory most extensive archipelago. Now, the province which consists of 8 municipalities and 29 districts has become one of the national food suppliers.

And provided you know it, P. Is the largest island of Madura in East Java. The island is separated from mainland Java by a strait called the Strait of Madura.

Law No legal basis. 2 / 1950 Date of essential capital Surabaya Governor DR. H. Soekarwo, SH, M. Hum Area 47,922 km ² Population 37,070,731 inhabitants (2005) Density 787/km ² 29th District Municipality / City of District 9 District 637 / 8418 Tribal Village Javanese, Madurese, Tenggerese, Interest Osing, Islamic Tionghoa 90%, Protestant 6%, Roman Catholic 2%, Buddhist 0.4%, Hindu 1%, 0.6% of Confucius Language Javanese, Madurese language, Bahasa Osing, Indonesian Time zone WIB